PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A foster mother to five children in Prince Albert, Sask., says her heart sank when a grinch stole her van that was carrying Christmas presents for her kids and an anniversary gift for her husband.

QUEBEC — The Quebec government launched the province's first digital strategy Wednesday, announcing $1.5 billion over five years to boost the level of internet-based services throughout the province and to help make Quebecers more computer literate.

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says Canadians have donated a total of $12.5 million towards easing the refugee crisis in Myanmar, a sum the federal government intends to match.

OTTAWA — The federal government released more details Wednesday on changes to its controversial tax proposals in hopes of further addressing deep concerns over reforms that have angered the small-business community.